Michelle Parsons

🦇 There are now 1,500 official bat species known to science.

The latest discovery is the Bioko pipistrelle (𝘗𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢), on Bioko Island in Africa’s Equatorial Guinea, found by Laura Torrent.

Etula means “island” and “god of the island” in the Bantu local language.

Today I done bat box checks with London Bat Group at Sydenham Hill Wood! 🦇🌳 We found a Leisler's bat & common and soprano pipistrelles 🥳

AL has started, let the bat box checks commence 😊🦇

✨ I wish more people knew… bats are working for YOU. 🦇

From mosquito-free summer nights to tequila, bananas, and even chocolate—bats quietly make our lives way better (and cheaper).

The bottom line? Protect bats, protect your fun! 🍹🍫

👉 Swipe through for 5 selfish reasons to love bats.

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Another day, another bat talk 😏 Bats, Amazon and Pollution with @daanielabolla.bsky.social 🦇

The media needs to challenge the false narrative that nature is blocking development. The media has a responsibility to tell the truth. @kitstoner.bsky.social #WildSummitUK

When asked what they would implement as a government minister, @kitstoner.bsky.social suggested legislation that would mean all present and future policy would be evidence based. She would also scrap part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. #WildSummitUK

Delivering the last VBCH Winter training session today! 😌🦇

Message in my birthday card which reads “P.S. There are bats around but they are all asleep. Enjoy your birthday.”

My great uncle sure knows how to pique my interest via a birthday card 🦇👀😂

While up at Durham for @batconservation.bsky.social #NatBatConf I obviously had to check out Durham Cathedral (it’s been on my list of places to visit for years!). A massive thank you to Melissa, who facilitated my visit and shared her knowledge of this beautiful place with me 🥰🦇

Fluorescent bats!! #NatBatConf

Education as well as research has been vital to bat conservation, something that Paula Reason has been doing for a long time #NatBatConf

Had an incredible time at the @batconservation.bsky.social
National Bat Conference this year! Amazing people, talks and workshops 🥰🦇

I also got loads of goodies 😏😌 @emmaillustrate.bsky.social @batability.bsky.social @wildlifeacoustics.com @wildcare.eu #NatBatConf

The #NatBatConf 2025 conference photo. Thanks to all our delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors (Thermal Vision and @wildlifeacoustics.com)

The second day of #NatBatConf kicks off with a talk from Oli Aylen from University of New South Wales talking about Arid zone bats and fenced conservation reserves. Oli was the 2023 Kate Barlow Award winner. The research will be published soon. www.bats.org.uk/our-work/awa...

Domestic cats have a significant impact on bats globally and particularly on islands @ricardonature.bsky.social #NatBatConf For advice see www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/t...

I FINALLY visited Durham Cathedral and can tick it off my bucket list 😝🥳😌 what a great birthday weekend so far 😏🦇

My photos made it into the #NatBatConf slides! 🥰😝🦇

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill resumes the Lords committee stage tomorrow (Thursday 4th September). We have written a briefing which outlines the problems with the Bill and the potential solution. You can download and read the full briefing here: cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/...

Once again, bats are blamed for Britain’s planning woes – but the evidence tells a different story - News - Bat Conservation Trust Reports in several news outlets today suggest that bats and other protected species are once again being framed as obstacles to development by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Weakening wildlife protections will not deliver growth – the evidence shows they are not what holds up development. Undermining these safeguards risks eroding the natural assets our economy depends on. www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/08...

Sunset Survey - Getting started - Bat Conservation Trust Are you looking for something to do with your friends and family in your local area this spring/summer/autumn? The Sunset Survey (April - October) brin...

🦇This weekend is #InternationalBatNight 🌙

Here in the UK, we’re lucky to have 18 species of bat, and the TVERC database holds over 65,000 records of these fascinating mammals.

🌇 New to bat surveying? Join the Sunset Survey by @BatConservation:

Finance Manager - Jobs / Contracts - Bat Conservation Trust APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 9AM 29TH AUGUSTPermanent, Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)Salary: £37,000-£41,000

🦇 **UPDATE - DEADLINE EXTENSION**

Applications for our Finance Manager vacancy have been extended! Deadline is now 9am, 29 August.

This is a permanent, full-time role.

More information and how to apply: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...

Red Admiral Butterfly

What a stunner! 🧡🖤

Kraken the Mexican free-tailed bat pup says happy Friday! He's ready for some food. 🦇

#bats #arizona #wildanimals #cuteanimals #wildlife #babyanimals #babybats #friday

Mega! 2 Death's-Head Hawk-moth caterpillars found in the In-laws garden today in Sleights, North Yorkshire. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @msj99.bsky.social

Once again, bats are blamed for Britain’s planning woes – but the evidence tells a different story - News - Bat Conservation Trust Reports in several news outlets today suggest that bats and other protected species are once again being framed as obstacles to development by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

🦇 Once again, bats are blamed for Britain’s planning woes – but the evidence tells a different story.

Read more: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/08...

YouTube video by Juergen Freund Visuals Tolga Bat Hospital – A Sanctuary for Australian Bats

What a special bunch of humans looking after our special bats 🦇
Absolutely amazing to visit this sanctuary during the recent @ibrc2025.bsky.social conference 🇦🇺

youtu.be/ttYuewsEv_I

GCSE Natural History confirmed - National Biodiversity Network Department for Education has confirmed plans to move ahead with the GCSE Natural History qualification, in a Parliamentary Question.

I can't wait for this to be introduced! Would love to teach it! 🌱🌿🐍🐦‍⬛🦉🦡🦔🦫🐝🦋🐟🐋

Wonder if bats will be on the syllabus? They should be! 🦇🖤🦇

#nature #naturalhistory #connectwithnature #lovebats #britishbats

nbn.org.uk/news/gcse-na...

If everyone could repost this, it would help me out tremendously!

I know everyone may not have the means to donate, but sharing helps too!

#VetMedSky #MedSky #ResearchSky #VetMed #Academics #AcademicChatter @academic-chatter.bsky.social

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Finance Manager - Jobs / Contracts - Bat Conservation Trust Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)Salary: £37,000-£41,000

🦇 We are #recruiting a Finance Manager to provide vital finance support across BCT.

We are looking for someone with excellent financial management skills, knowledge of charity accounts and SORP requirements.

More info: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo... .

Deadline: 9am, 22 August